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SUZUKI

COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 1, 2014
Japan's status quo crumbles with an apology to a woman
When Tokyo city assemblyman Akihiro Suzuki bowed to assemblywoman Ayaka Shiomura and apologized for publicly heckling her over her unmarried status, some people caught their breath, convinced that they were witnessing something epochal in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 28, 2014
Sexist remarks seen through a clouded lens
It's assumed that the heckling of Tokyo assembly member Ayaka Shiomura by some of her male colleagues on June 18 became a major news story in Japan only after the foreign press picked it up as an example of intractable Japanese sexism. The situation is more nuanced than how Western media described it,...
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CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Jun 28, 2014
Ring
There is a long history of spooking the reader in Japan. The humid summer months are supposed to be alleviated by spine-chilling ghost stories and scary Edo Period dramas. But no particular season makes contemporary Japanese horror any less terrifying.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 27, 2014
Suzuki Motor's CEO, 84, spurs succession fears
After almost three decades helming Suzuki Motor Corp., investors are becoming increasingly concerned at the lack of clarity over who will succeed the carmaker's octogenarian chairman and president.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 24, 2014
Tokyo lawmaker calls for change as Your Party asks for voice analysis
A Tokyo assemblywoman subjected to sexist taunts by male colleagues last week said Tuesday the capital's legislative body needs to be reformed so that the voices of women can be heard.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2014
Lawmaker apologizes for sexist jibe
A Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker apologized on Monday for shouting a sexist remark last week at a female colleague from Your Party during a plenary session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 20, 2014
Swimmers Yamamoto, Suzuki, Takahashi establish national records at Japan Open
Kohei Yamamoto set a new national record en route to winning the men's 1,500-meter freestyle on the second day of the Japan Open on Friday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 18, 2014
'Koji Suzuki'
"Where the Wild Things Are," "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Where's Waldo?" — these world-renowned children's books feature some of the most vivid and unforgettable illustrations that retain places in the hearts of readers all the way into adulthood.
CULTURE / Music / STRANGE BOUTIQUE
May 27, 2014
Forget drugs, monotony is the real threat to Japan's music industry
Japan has a drug problem. Everywhere you look — from the creepy, teen-host-club pop of Sexy Zone to the soft-rock balladry of Ikimono Gakari — children are being exposed to music that has been made with no obvious influence from drugs whatsoever.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2014
New group to lead joint research into automobile engines
A joint research initiative for developing car engines will be led by the Research Association of Automobile Internal Combustion Engines (AICE), it was announced Monday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: ARCHITECTURE
Apr 28, 2014
Japanese architecture on show in Venice, and the loss of a legend
Architects often claim to be deeply concerned about protecting the distinctive soul of places and regions, which would seem to imply that architects should stay close to their roots. Yet the export of architectural services and the global circulation of architects has never been higher. This paradox...
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 16, 2014
Suzuki Motor has compact hybrid in works
Suzuki Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is developing a compact hybrid vehicle to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient cars in emerging countries.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 13, 2014
Irie captures eighth straight 200-meter backstroke title at nationals
London Olympic silver medalist Ryosuke Irie kept his king status by out-performing rising star Kosuke Hagino in the men's 200-meter backstroke final to highlight the last day of the 90th national swimming championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2014
'Gleam of hope' in strife-torn Somalia
While some African countries have made huge strides in terms of peace and security, others are still struggling to find their footing, a U.N. official who monitors development in the region said.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 29, 2014
Mao struggles, still claims third world title
Mao Asada captured her third world title with a satisfactory free skate on Saturday night at Saitama Super Arena.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 27, 2014
Flawless Mao sets new world record after short program
Mao Asada set a new world record of 78.66 points with a superb short program at the world championships on Thursday night.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 21, 2014
Beefed-up law seen doing little to curb stalking menace
The shooting death of a 26-year-old woman in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, is a sour reminder that even though the anti-stalking law was bolstered last year, measures against the crime remain flawed.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / ICE TIME
Feb 16, 2014
Canada's Chan dignified in defeat
Canada's Patrick Chan held a press conference on Saturday, the day after settling for the silver medal behind Yuzuru Hanyu.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / ICE TIME
Feb 10, 2014
Team event good concept, but could be even better
The inaugural Olympic team skating event, which Russia won on Sunday night, appears to have been a great success. The new concept was well received by both fans and media.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2014
Plushenko, Lipnitskaia lead Russia to team gold; Japan finishes disappointing fifth
Host Russia won the inaugural gold medal in the team figure skating event before a partisan crowd at the Iceberg Skating Palace on Sunday night.

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